We both agree that it is one of our favorite places on the planet. If you've ever been there, you're sure to know of the Bake Shop hidden away behind the Raleigh Tavern filled with authentically reproduced cookies, cakes, ham biscuits and other delights

Incredibly lucky me, I got to see what was practically the birth of a new nation, a gold-rush of sorts, and experience an amalgam of diverse cultures coming together to forge a burgeoning, exciting new global melting pot

Ha it's a little bit out of control. It's no surprise I'm a member of the Pillsbury and Betty Crocker websites and by being a member, you can get the fun bonus of a receiving free calendar in the mail each year featuring one delicious recipe each month